Tulsa’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeks Volunteers For Mentorship Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma has been fostering meaningful relationships between volunteer mentors, known as "Bigs," and children in need, known as "Littles," for decades.

As the largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network in the U.S., the organization works to address self-esteem, decision-making, and other areas in a child's life through one-to-one mentorship. Supported by the CDC and the Department of Juvenile Justice, the program helps children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, such as physical abuse or parental incarceration.

By connecting these children with consistent and compassionate mentors, the program aims to change their life's trajectory.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters has had a presence in Oklahoma since the 1950s, initially starting in Oklahoma City before expanding to Tulsa in the 1980s. Today, the organization serves numerous children across the state, with many success stories coming from its mentor-mentee connections. One example is the relationship between Phil Armstrong and Dylan Gant.

Their mentorship began at Kendall-Whittier Elementary, where Phil helped Dylan improve his reading scores, eventually leading to a lasting bond beyond the classroom.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently seeking more volunteers, especially Big Brothers, as 129 children are waiting to be matched, with 94 of them being Little Brothers. The organization said it is also in need of mentors of color to meet the desire of many Littles to be paired with a mentor they can relate to.

For more information or to apply to be a mentor, visit www.bigoklahoma.org. You can also find them on social media: Facebook, Instagram (@bbbsoktulsa and @bbbsofoklahoma), and LinkedIn (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma).